Vapour actuated pressure spring thermometer does not require ambient temperature compensation. Ambient temperature compensation is provided in gas or liquid expansion pressure spring thermometer by

A Making the volume of thermometer bulb as large as conveniently possible
B Reducing the volume of the capillary to a minimum
C Reducing the volume of the receiving element to a minimum
D All of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

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